Kolter

Kolter Meaning & Origin

About Kolter
The surname Kolter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kolter," meaning "quilt" or "coverlet." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold quilts or coverlets. Over time, the surname Kolter may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the trade or had a connection to the textile industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kolter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kolter: 355
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,372
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kolter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kolter is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊltər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolter in Braille

Here's how to represent Kolter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kolter in braille

How to sign the name Kolter using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kolter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kolter in sign language

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